Wait Staff Jobs in Baltic, SD

Wait Staff, also known as servers, are integral to the Hospitality Service industry as they are primarily responsible for serving food and beverages to customers, taking orders, and providing excellent customer service in restaurants, cafes, and other food-service establishments. Their tasks include handling cash transactions, cleaning tables, answering customer inquiries about the menu, and ensuring that the food service area is clean and well-stocked. They are the face of the establishment, as they directly interact with customers, making them crucial in maintaining the restaurant's reputation and overall guest experience.

Essential skills for Wait Staff include strong communication, ability to work under pressure, customer service skills, physical stamina, and multitasking. They must also have a good memory to remember orders and the layout of the tables. No specific certifications are generally needed, but having a Food Handler's Card or ServSafe certification can be beneficial, while some upscale restaurants might require formal training or a degree in hospitality or a related field. Before becoming a Wait Staffer, a person may have roles such as Host or Hostess, Busser, or Food Runner. These positions allow individuals to gain experience in the food service environment and customer service, preparing them for a server position.

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Team Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 1 day ago

Restaurant Guest Service RESPONSIBILITIES Greet guests to makethem feel comfortable and welcome Take guests foodorders and handle cash and credit transactions Follow Noodles &Companys operational policies...

Full Time - Head Cashier - Day

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions: NOTE: Minors in this role may not be responsible for some of the activities listed below Assisted Self Check Out Demonstrates ability to monitor and identify customers who...

Server

  • Hills, MN (23 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hills, MN (23 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 2 days ago

Responsible for accurately serving food to the residents, following any dietary restrictions, accurate preparation of resident nourishment's, maintain set department sanitation standards and time management...

Juice Barista Part Time

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 2 days ago

DESCRIPTION Overview: This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Properly set up and...

Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 3 days ago

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with...

KFC Team Member

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 4 days ago

At KFC, we feed the world. But we do more than fill people up. We fulfill their life. Our meals matter, and when we serve them with southern hospitality, we make our customer's day. So our jobs...

Coffee Shop Barista

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 5 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Server, Great Shots

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 5 days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Starbucks Barista

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 7 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Scooters Coffee Barista Mornings - Bran...

  • Brandon, SD (14 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brandon, SD (14 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 7 days ago

, Restaurant / Food / Cook Scooter's Coffee Barista Mornings - Brandon, SD Scooter's Coffee Barista Mornings - Brandon, SD Scooter's Coffee Brandon, SD Posted/Updated: 2 days ago Job Description...

Hospitality Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 7 days ago

ETHIC – Excellence, Teamwork, Hospitality, Integrity, and Compassion – steadfastly characterizes our mission to continually enrich the daily lives of residents. We practice these principles with...

Catering Clerk

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 8 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and...

Food Server, Cascata Italian Cuisine - (Part Time) - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 8 days ago

As a Food Server, you would be responsible for serving food and/or beverages to guests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability....

Food Server, Cascata Italian Cuisine (Full Time ) - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 8 days ago

As a Food Server, you would be responsible for serving food and/or beverages to guests in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability....

Server

  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (13 miles from Baltic, SD)
  • 9 days ago

Additional Considerations (if any): Must be 18+ - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise a helpful smile in every aisle and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully...

Demographic Data for Baltic, SD

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Salary for Wait Staff Jobs in Baltic, SD

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHospitalityServices research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Wait Staff positions.



Highest Education Level

Wait Staffs in Baltic, SD offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.3%
Associate's Degree
13.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.7%
Master's Degree
4.1%
Some College
3.8%
Some High School
3.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Wait Staffs in Baltic, SD
Less than 1 year
34.0%
None
24.3%
1-2 years
24.0%
2-4 years
17.8%



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